Tag: Nikita Soshnikov

NHL Rumors: Kings, Sabres, Wild, Blues, and Maple Leafs

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Aivis Kalnins: Sounding like the LA Kings are exploring their options to bring back defenseman Slava Voynov from the KHL. On the Buffalo Sabres ... WGR 550: Darren Dreger on WGR 550: "I think the…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Sabres, Red Wings, Sens, Sharks, Blues, Lightning, Knights and Playoff Races

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Cam Fowler has a shoulder injury and will be out for two to six weeks. Goaltender John Gibson is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Eric Stephens: The Ducks have recalled goaltender Reto…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Stars, Oilers, Blues, Knights, Jets and Playoff Race

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Forward Ryan Getzlaf missed last night's game with the flu. On the Calgary Flames ... Roger Millions: Defenseman TJ Brodie and forward Matthew Tkachuk won't travel with the team this weekend. The still…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Flames, Stars, Oilers, Kings, Sharks, Blues, Canucks and Jets

On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Anderson: Goaltender Mike Smith didn't' skate while they were on their road trip. He's still listed as day-to-day, and they'll know more when they are more settled in Calgary. There is no timetable for…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jets, Canucks, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Predators, Blue Jackets, and Capitals

On the Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Washington Capitals ...  Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One agent thinks there are less than 20 players that are "untouchable." A…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade: Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Nikita Soshnikov To The St. Louis Blues

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded forward Nikita Soshnikov to the St. Louis Blues for a 2019 fourth round pick. The 24-year old Soshnikov was undrafted and carries a $736,666 salary cap hit. Thoughts from the media ... Pierre LeBrun:…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Panthers, Habs, Devils, Rangers, Senators, Flyers, and Maple Leafs

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... George Richards: Forward Sonny Milano and defenseman Ryan Murray will travel with the team. Both don't know if/when they will get back into the lineup. Brian Hedger: Murray has been out for 31 games: "It's…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Maple Leafs, and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Mike Loftus: Coach Bruce Cassidy said the forward Frank Vatrano (lower-body) and Anders Bjork (upper-body), and defenseman Kevan Miller (upper-body) will be out tonight. Noel Acciari's status for today will be determined after their morning…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Bruins, Canes, Wings, Avs, Canucks, Leafs, Flames, Pens, Jackets, Sabres, Blackhawks, Coyotes, and Kovalchuk

On the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings, Colorado Avalanche, Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blues Jackets, Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Arizona Coyotes and Ilya Kovalchuk ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Jets, Penguins, Sabres, and Maple Leafs

On the New Yor Rangers and Winnipeg Jets ... Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet: In his "Friedman Five", which airs on Tuesdays on Sportsnet, Elliotte discussed the possibilities of Rick Nash again going to teams outside of his designated trade list. One…

Chris Wassel

2018 NHL Trade Deadline Buyers – Eastern Conference

The NHL's Feb. 26 trade deadline is less than three weeks away. Speculation is ramping up over which clubs could be potential buyers. Here's a look at the five Eastern Conference teams most likely to jump into the trade market.…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs: Leivo, Soshnikov, van Riemsdyk and Other Pending UFAs

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Forward Josh Leivo loves being a Maple Leaf, but he wants to play. He hasn't been in the lineup since New Year Eve, and it was reported on…

Mark Easson